'Rubbing salt on 1,200 wounds' | Maryland leaders react to ruling that UMD students can hold Oct. 7 vigils
Planning was underway Wednesday just a day after a judge ruled that UMD group "Students for Justice In Palestine (SJP)" could go ahead with their planned vigil, saying a cancellation would be a violation of the group's first amendment rights. UMD officials confirmed Tuesday they would honor the court's ruling.
Federal judge orders University of Maryland to allow Oct. 7 Palestinian vigil on campus
The University of Maryland is preparing to comply with a federal court ruling that permits a student group to hold a planned demonstration on campus after the university initially blocked all non-sponsored events for Oct.
Court sides with student protesters after University of Maryland canceled Oct. 7 vigil for Gaza
A federal court ruled Tuesday that a student group at the University of Maryland could move forward with a vigil for Gaza on Oct. 7 after the school canceled all events on campus that day, the
Student group sues University of Maryland over decision to cancel Oct. 7 vigil
The University of Maryland’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine filed a federal lawsuit against the school Tuesday after the organization’s approval to hold a vigil Oct. 7 was
University of Maryland, Palestinian student group clash in courtroom battle
A federal judge is weighing a lawsuit brought by a Palestinian student group against the University of Maryland, alleging that cancelling their event violated the students' First Amendment rights, while the university argues it is responsible for ensuring campus safety.
Court Rules U of Maryland Must Host Student Events on Oct. 7
Administrators had banned Students for Justice in Palestine from hosting a prayer vigil, which a federal judge ruled was “neither viewpoint- nor content-neutral.”
University of Maryland Can’t Ban Anti-Israel Group From Hosting Campus Protest on October 7, Judge Rules
The College Park campus is just one of many universities grappling with anti-Israel demonstrations planned for the anniversary of Hamas’s massacre.
University of Maryland Sued for Canceling Student 'Expressive Activity' on October 7
The University of Maryland is now facing a lawsuit after unilaterally canceling all student expressive activities planned for October 7. The move came
Oct. 7 ‘vigil for Gaza’ at University of Maryland ‘inappropriate,’ governor says
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) says he will respect a court decision allowing a “vigil for Gaza” planned at the University of Maryland on Oct. 7, but he considers it “inappropriate” to
University of Maryland can't stop Pro-Palestinian vigil, judge rules
University of Maryland can't stop Pro-Palestinian vigil, judge rules
Federal judge restores University of Maryland students’ ability to host Oct. 7 vigil
A student group at the University of Maryland can go ahead with a previously planned event commemorating the anniversary of the Hamas attacks in Israel after administration officials revoked their ability to hold the vigil,
Man accused of violent DC, UMD attacks in ‘Georgetown cuddler' case
A man has been arrested years after police say he repeatedly broke into women’s homes and sexually assaulted them in D.C.’s ...
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UMD bars non-university-sponsored events, including pro-Palestine rally, on October 7
(WBFF) — The University of Maryland will only allow university-sponsored events to take place on campus on October 7, according to an email from university president Darryl Pines. This means ...
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University of Maryland SJP chapter gets go-ahead for Oct. 7 event, despite initial cancellation
Federal judge rules in group’s favor on free speech grounds; Gov. Wes Moore: ‘Oct. 7 inappropriate date for such an event’ ...
Alleged Serial Rapist Known As 'Georgetown Cuddler' Nabbed After 16 Years
An alleged serial rapist, often called the "Georgetown Cuddler," was arrested for sexual assaults in D.C. and Maryland.